WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Tonight’s Astros-Nationals game at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches was called after two full innings due to rain. The game was the Spring Training opener for both clubs and a rematch of the 2019 World Series. No makeup game is scheduled at this time.

Astros starter RHP Christian Javier hurled 2.0 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. He threw 29 pitches with eighteen strikes. Astros first baseman Taylor Jones singled in the first inning for the game’s only hit.

The two clubs will face off again on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. ET at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. LHP Framber Valdez will start for Houston vs. Nationals RHP Austin Voth. NOTE: The Astros clubhouse will open to media at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

RAIN POLICY
Tickets purchased for tonight’s cancelled game through the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches box office, online through FITTEAMBallpark.com, MLB.com/FITTEAM, Astros.com or via phone may be exchanged for any remaining Astros home games during the 2020 Spring Training season (subject to availability). For more information, visit FITTEAMBallpark.com or call 561-500-4487.